Rahim Tabet | November 01, 2014 |
Asia
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Brunei Darussalam
Bandar Seri Begawan is the capital of Brunei, located in the north of Brunei. The town consists of two parts, namely from Bandar Seri Begawan and from Kampong Ayer. Bandar Seri Begawan only consists of about 22,000 inhabitants. Along with this there are 46,000 Kampong Ayer. About It is the most populous city of Brunei and was inhabited as early as the 7th century. Bandar Seri Begawan is an important economic city of Brunei. The Brunei River runs through the city, where a port that is suitable for ocean vessels. Also there are all kinds of factories, for example, crafts, furniture, wood and textiles and merchants trading natural gas, and petroleum. Hassanal Bolkiah, the Sultan of Brunei, lives in the city and perhaps the most beautiful mosque of Asia, the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque is located in Bandar Seri Begawan.
History
The history of Bandar Seri Begawan dates back to the 7th century when the first settlers built a town along the Brunei River. This place was called Kampong Ayer and you proof of its existence still see the houses on stilts that are still standing. It was located where now the National Museum of Brunei is.
The residents of Kampong Ayer traded and fished to survive. The settlement moved twice before it landed on the present site. The population that lived around the 16th century in the city would be around 25,000. The city came to be known as Brunei Town and it was one of the most powerful and prosperous cities of the island of Borneo. The city would later have a decline in population due to wars and migrations.
By the end of the 19th century, Brunei became a protectorate of the British Empire. In 1906 Malcolm McArthur became the first British Resident of Brunei and he immediately began making plans to further develop the country. He advised the population to migrate to the left bank of the Brunei River and Chinese traders and the sultan followed his advice. A Municipal Council was created in 1921 to oversee the expansion of the city and this resulted in the construction of various public institutions for private housing and areas.
During World War II Brunei Town was at its height in terms of expansion. Just before the end of the war, Allied forces invaded the city. This resulted in severe damage by heavy bombing. The government began rebuilding the city after the war, these repairs would take a total of more than two decades. The name Brunei Town was changed in 1970 in Bandar Seri Begawan. 'Bandar' means' harbor 'in Persian and "Begawan' means' god 'in Sanskrit. Brunei was the most time of the 20th century a British colony, and only in 1984 it became an independent state. Bandar Seri Begawan then continued to expand and is now known as one of the most prosperous cities of Borneo.
Transportation in Brunei
The Brunei International Airport is located about twenty minutes drive from Bandar Seri Begawan off. A fun way to get around the city is by water taxi. The best way to find one is at the Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah mall or at the market. Because Kampong Ayer in the water is built, a water taxi also advised if you want to explore this area. You can just travel on the paved road with the bus; the cheapest way to get around the city. You can along the route on or off, you do this just to make it clear to the conductor. There are also buses to other major cities in Brunei. Another way to get around with the car. All roads in the area walking towards Bandar Seri Begawan and are connected to other major cities in the country.
Beautiful Sights
* Perhaps the most beautiful mosque in Asia can be found in Bandar Seri Begawan, this is the Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque. It is named after the 28th Sultan of Brunei, Omar Ali Saifuddienen III. The building stands on the banks of the Brunei River at Kampong Ayer. The mosque has marble minarets and golden domes with courtyards and lush gardens full of fountains. The mosque looms above everything and is therefore often used as a landmark.
* There is also a nice outdoor market in Bandar Seri Begawan. You can find tasty local dish there of friendly vendors. You can buy include food, fruits and vegetables. The market is already open, from 6 am thus the morning people along here. Not only are people present on the market, but also animals. Monkeys will also like to take a look at the market. From here you can market also arrange a boat trip that takes you to the water village Kampong Ayer.
* A neighborhood of Bandar Seri Begawan is Kampong Ayer, in this section, the city once started. The district is all houses and buildings on stilts, because it is built into the Brunei River. You can not therefore move through a taxi or bus, but by means of a water taxi. Are to be found more than 4,200 buildings which are connected to each other by bridges of more than 36 km in length. You will find include a hospital, restaurants, homes, schools, mosques and shops.
* The Istana Nurul Iman palace is the residence of the Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah. The palace is located a few kilometers outside the center on a green banks of the Brunei River. Istana Nurul Iman is seen as the world's largest residential palace. The name is Arabic and means 'Palace of the Light of Faith' (Palace of the Light of Faith). You will find include a dining hall where 5,000 people can eat, a garage where 110 cars can stand, 5 pools, stables 200 horses can stand, 257 bathrooms and 1,788 rooms.
* The Royal Regalia Building is dedicated to the Sultan of Brunei. You will find everything about the life of the sultan, as a collection of documents on the youth of the sultan until his coronation. You will also find jewelry, crowns and ceremonial weapons.
* There are also several parks located in Bandar Seri Begawan. An example is Persiaran Damuan. The small park is about a mile long and has beautiful hiking trails with trees in the borders. Also living there are two kinds of monkeys, including the Proboscis Monkey endemic to Borneo. The park also has beautiful views of the Istana Nurul Iman palace of the sultan. You can park very well walk in the Jalan Tasek Lama. There are good picnic spots, with water lilies waterfall and ponds.
Brunei Museum
In the region Kota Batu, Bandar Seri Begawan, you'll find the Brunei Museum. In the largest museum in the country you can find relics and other various artistic heirlooms of Brunei. There are also Malaysian weapons, wood carvings, traditional games, traditional musical instruments, props for 'silat (traditional martial art) and decorative items for women to find. In short, you get all kinds of things to know about the people, culture and history of Brunei.
Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque
Perhaps the most beautiful mosque of Asia Pacific is the Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, located in Bandar Seri Begawan. The mosque is named after Omar Ali Saifuddienen III, the 28th Sultan of Brunei. The building is an example of modern Islamic architecture and is on the banks of the Brunei River at Kampong Ayer. It has marble minarets and golden domes with courtyards and lush gardens full of fountains. The mosque looms above everything and is therefore often used as a landmark. Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque can be found in Bandar Seri Begawan
Outdoor Market Bandar Seri Begawan
In Bandar Seri Begawan is an outdoor market. You can buy tasty local food is of very friendly people. You will find, among other food, fruits and vegetables that you can buy from 6am in the morning. Not only are people to see, but also animals. Monkeys will also like to take a look at the market. From here you can market arrange a boat trip that will take you to the water village Kampong Ayer.
Outdoor Market Bandar Seri Begawan find in Bandar Seri Begawan
Royal Regalia Museum
The Royal Regalia Museum in Bandar Seri Begawan find different characteristics of the Malay Islamic Monarchy and of the state. In a number of galleries you can find attributes of various sultans. These consist of photographs, objects, videos, dioramas and models. You can also see gifts and souvenirs given to the sultans during visits to Brunei. Furthermore you will find out everything about the constitutional history of Brunei.
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| Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei |
The history of Bandar Seri Begawan dates back to the 7th century when the first settlers built a town along the Brunei River. This place was called Kampong Ayer and you proof of its existence still see the houses on stilts that are still standing. It was located where now the National Museum of Brunei is.
The residents of Kampong Ayer traded and fished to survive. The settlement moved twice before it landed on the present site. The population that lived around the 16th century in the city would be around 25,000. The city came to be known as Brunei Town and it was one of the most powerful and prosperous cities of the island of Borneo. The city would later have a decline in population due to wars and migrations.
By the end of the 19th century, Brunei became a protectorate of the British Empire. In 1906 Malcolm McArthur became the first British Resident of Brunei and he immediately began making plans to further develop the country. He advised the population to migrate to the left bank of the Brunei River and Chinese traders and the sultan followed his advice. A Municipal Council was created in 1921 to oversee the expansion of the city and this resulted in the construction of various public institutions for private housing and areas.
During World War II Brunei Town was at its height in terms of expansion. Just before the end of the war, Allied forces invaded the city. This resulted in severe damage by heavy bombing. The government began rebuilding the city after the war, these repairs would take a total of more than two decades. The name Brunei Town was changed in 1970 in Bandar Seri Begawan. 'Bandar' means' harbor 'in Persian and "Begawan' means' god 'in Sanskrit. Brunei was the most time of the 20th century a British colony, and only in 1984 it became an independent state. Bandar Seri Begawan then continued to expand and is now known as one of the most prosperous cities of Borneo.
Transportation in Brunei
The Brunei International Airport is located about twenty minutes drive from Bandar Seri Begawan off. A fun way to get around the city is by water taxi. The best way to find one is at the Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah mall or at the market. Because Kampong Ayer in the water is built, a water taxi also advised if you want to explore this area. You can just travel on the paved road with the bus; the cheapest way to get around the city. You can along the route on or off, you do this just to make it clear to the conductor. There are also buses to other major cities in Brunei. Another way to get around with the car. All roads in the area walking towards Bandar Seri Begawan and are connected to other major cities in the country.
Beautiful Sights
* Perhaps the most beautiful mosque in Asia can be found in Bandar Seri Begawan, this is the Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque. It is named after the 28th Sultan of Brunei, Omar Ali Saifuddienen III. The building stands on the banks of the Brunei River at Kampong Ayer. The mosque has marble minarets and golden domes with courtyards and lush gardens full of fountains. The mosque looms above everything and is therefore often used as a landmark.
* There is also a nice outdoor market in Bandar Seri Begawan. You can find tasty local dish there of friendly vendors. You can buy include food, fruits and vegetables. The market is already open, from 6 am thus the morning people along here. Not only are people present on the market, but also animals. Monkeys will also like to take a look at the market. From here you can market also arrange a boat trip that takes you to the water village Kampong Ayer.
* A neighborhood of Bandar Seri Begawan is Kampong Ayer, in this section, the city once started. The district is all houses and buildings on stilts, because it is built into the Brunei River. You can not therefore move through a taxi or bus, but by means of a water taxi. Are to be found more than 4,200 buildings which are connected to each other by bridges of more than 36 km in length. You will find include a hospital, restaurants, homes, schools, mosques and shops.
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| Kampong Ayer |
* The Royal Regalia Building is dedicated to the Sultan of Brunei. You will find everything about the life of the sultan, as a collection of documents on the youth of the sultan until his coronation. You will also find jewelry, crowns and ceremonial weapons.
* There are also several parks located in Bandar Seri Begawan. An example is Persiaran Damuan. The small park is about a mile long and has beautiful hiking trails with trees in the borders. Also living there are two kinds of monkeys, including the Proboscis Monkey endemic to Borneo. The park also has beautiful views of the Istana Nurul Iman palace of the sultan. You can park very well walk in the Jalan Tasek Lama. There are good picnic spots, with water lilies waterfall and ponds.
Brunei Museum
In the region Kota Batu, Bandar Seri Begawan, you'll find the Brunei Museum. In the largest museum in the country you can find relics and other various artistic heirlooms of Brunei. There are also Malaysian weapons, wood carvings, traditional games, traditional musical instruments, props for 'silat (traditional martial art) and decorative items for women to find. In short, you get all kinds of things to know about the people, culture and history of Brunei.
Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque
Perhaps the most beautiful mosque of Asia Pacific is the Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, located in Bandar Seri Begawan. The mosque is named after Omar Ali Saifuddienen III, the 28th Sultan of Brunei. The building is an example of modern Islamic architecture and is on the banks of the Brunei River at Kampong Ayer. It has marble minarets and golden domes with courtyards and lush gardens full of fountains. The mosque looms above everything and is therefore often used as a landmark. Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque can be found in Bandar Seri Begawan
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| A picture of Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque |
In Bandar Seri Begawan is an outdoor market. You can buy tasty local food is of very friendly people. You will find, among other food, fruits and vegetables that you can buy from 6am in the morning. Not only are people to see, but also animals. Monkeys will also like to take a look at the market. From here you can market arrange a boat trip that will take you to the water village Kampong Ayer.
Outdoor Market Bandar Seri Begawan find in Bandar Seri Begawan
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| A photo about Outdoor Market Bandar Seri Begawan |
The Royal Regalia Museum in Bandar Seri Begawan find different characteristics of the Malay Islamic Monarchy and of the state. In a number of galleries you can find attributes of various sultans. These consist of photographs, objects, videos, dioramas and models. You can also see gifts and souvenirs given to the sultans during visits to Brunei. Furthermore you will find out everything about the constitutional history of Brunei.
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